4-H & Youth

Local 4-H'ers Compete In 4-H Dairy Show in Hartland

The Windsor/Windham 4-H Dairy Show Fitting and Showmanship Champions pose with their winning animals. From left to right, Junior Champion Nora Rice, Hartland; Senior Champion Jenna Rice, Hartland; and Novice Champion Riley Cross, Reading. The dairy show was held July 19 at the Hartland Riding Club in Hartland. (photo: Lisa Muzzey/UVM Extension)

Hartland--Several local 4-H dairy club members participated in the 2014 Windsor/Windham County 4-H Dairy Show, July 19, at the Hartland Riding Club in Hartland. The show was sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and Windsor/Windham County 4-H.

In the fitting and showmanship competition, the judge evaluates how well each exhibitor presents and handles his or her animal in the show ring. Classes are arranged according to the age of the competitor.

The 4-H'ers also competed in conformation classes, which are arranged according to age and breed of animal. In these classes, the animals were evaluated for appearance, physical structure and overall condition.

Supreme Champion of All Breeds went to Gretta Stack, Hartland, for her three-year-old Jersey cow. Reserve Supreme Champion of All Breeds was Hannah Dolloff, Springfield, for her Holstein winter calf.

In addition, Gretta Stack received a special award from the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association. The Herdsmanship Award, presented to the 4-H club that maintains the cleanest area, has the most attractive display and is the friendliest and most courteous group at the show, was presented to the Hartland Cattle Club.

To learn more about the 4-H dairy program in Windsor and Windham Counties, contact Lisa Muzzey, UVM Extension 4-H educator, at (802) 885-8386 or by e-mail at lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu.